Quail

† See also Pheasant, Partridge, Grouse

Related Topics:
Pheasant - Partridge - Grouse

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Quail is a collective name for several genera of mid-sized birds in the Pheasant family Phasianidae, or in the family Odontophoridae. This article deals with the Old World species in the former family. The New World quails are not closely related, but are named for their similar appearance and behaviour.

Related Topics:
Bird - Pheasant - Phasianidae - Odontophoridae - New World quail

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The Old World buttonquails are also in a different family Turnicidae, and are completely unrelated to the true quails.

Related Topics:
Buttonquail - Turnicidae

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The quails are small, plump terrestrial birds. They are seed eaters, but will also take insects and similar small prey. They nest on the ground.

Related Topics:
Seed - Insect

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